MISSISSIPPI (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Cindy Hyde-Smith

  • Republican
  • 5 terms
  • Born 1959

Cindy Hyde-Smith is a Republican Senator representing Mississippi (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 5 terms. Cindy Hyde-Smith has a 43.3% community approval rating based on 30 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

43% approve

  • Total votes: 30
  • 90-day change: +3.3
  • Last 7 days: 3
  • Senate rank: 72/100

13 support · 17 oppose

30 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Cindy Hyde-Smith has served in the Senate since 2018. Congress.gov lists 165 bills and resolutions sponsored and 1,577 cosponsored by Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Sponsored
165
Cosponsored
1,577

Terms in Congress

  • Senate · MS — 2018–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Cindy Hyde-Smith's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith currently holds a community approval rating of 43.3% for 2026, drawn from 30 visitor votes (13 support, 17 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Cindy Hyde-Smith right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

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How to read this rating

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Frequently asked questions

How is Cindy Hyde-Smith's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Cindy Hyde-Smith's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Cindy Hyde-Smith holds a 43.3% community approval rating based on 30 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Cindy Hyde-Smith?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

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